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The DePaulia

Film & TV

Chloe Zhao, winner of the awards for best picture and director for "Nomadland," poses in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, Pool)

From ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ to ‘Minari’: How Asian representation has changed in film and TV

Lucas Madlangbayan, Contributing Writer May 2, 2021

The Academy Awards saw a number of firsts this year. Chloé Zhao made history as the first Asian woman to win the Best Director award for “Nomadland,” while  “Minari”’s Youn Yuh-jung made history...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Train became the highest grossing anime film in the world.

REVIEW: “Demon Slayer: Infinity Train” is a wild ride

Lucas Madlangbayan, Contributing Writer May 2, 2021

Dueling it out with “Mortal Kombat” at the box office this weekend was a record-breaking movie: “Demon Slayer: Infinity Train,” the highest-grossing anime movie in the world, adapted from a manga...

Producers Peter Spears, from left, Frances McDormand, Chloe Zhao, Mollye Asher and Dan Janvey, winners of the award for best picture for "Nomadland," pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, Pool)

Oscars Recap: Nomadland nabs top prizes in a night of surprises

Lauren Coates April 26, 2021

Sunday night saw the much-awaited ceremony for the 93rd Academy Awards, which —- after being delayed due to pandemic restrictions and switching venues — finally gathered the industry’s finest to...

Still of Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker."

A retrospective critique of ‘Joker’

Brandon Yechout, Contributing Writer April 25, 2021

Todd Phillips’ “Joker” was lightning in a bottle. Easily ranking among the most significant comic book films of the past decade — a genre which it wears loosely — “Joker” polarized critics...

Still from "Hanyo" (The Housemaid), directed by Ki-young Kim in 1960.

Before ‘Parasite’: Turning the spotlight to Korean classics

Brandon Yechout, Contributing Writer April 18, 2021

There’s no denying the magnitude of South Korea’s ever-escalating global cultural stranglehold — from Bong Joon-ho’s masterful “Parasite” Oscar sweep to the explosion in popularity of BTS and...

Still of Michelle Buteau, host of "The Circle."

REVIEW: ‘The Circle’ returns with another great cast

Lauren Coates April 18, 2021

In January of last year, Netflix surprised audiences by dropping an unlikely gem of a reality series — "The Circle" — in its winter programming. Though the network has had an… interesting… track...

Still from "Seaspiracy," directed by Ali Tabriz.

REVIEW: ‘Seaspiracy’ and the dark truths behind the human impact on the ocean

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2021

In the same way that the revelations about SeaWorld’s captivation of killer whales in 2013’s “Blackfish” has weighed on my mind in the years since I first watched it, “Seaspiracy” has left...

Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin star as a father-son duo in "Concrete Cowboy," based off of the book "Ghetto Cowboy" by Greg Neri.

REVIEW: ‘Concrete Cowboy’ puts a modern Philly spin on the Old Hollywood Western

Lauren Coates April 5, 2021

Though Millie Bobby Brown has far and away proven herself as the breakout star among the gaggle of talented teens on “Stranger Things,” the rest of the show’s younger cast members have slowly but...

Still from "Minari," directed by Lee Isaac Chung.

REVIEW: ‘Minari’ offers breathtakingly authentic performance

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor April 4, 2021

One of the darlings of awards season this year — Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari” — is a daring look into the life of a Korean immigrant farmer and his family in rural Arkansas. Beautifully led by...

Still from "Tom and Jerry," starring Chloe Grace Moretz.

REVIEW: ‘Tom and Jerry’ live action film is ultimately uninspired

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor March 7, 2021

The beloved Tom and Jerry franchise recently took its dip into the live action plus animated genre. The film, titled “Tom and Jerry” and directed by Tim Story, went live on HBO Max last weekend. With...

In this video grab issued Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, by NBC, nominees in the category for best supporting actor in a motion picture react as Daniel Kaluuya, top center, is announced as the winner for his role in "Judas and the Black Messiah" at the Golden Globe Awards. (NBC via AP)

Virtual award shows highlight failures in diversity, entertainment value

Olivia Wootton March 7, 2021

On Feb. 28, people gathered for the 78th Golden Globes ceremony, whether that was from their couch, bed or the red carpet. In the first semi-online Golden Globes, which Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted...

Current Bachelor Matt James and host Chris Harrison in the recent season of "The Bachelor" which debuted in 2002.

Why are we still obsessed with ‘The Bachelor?’

Maria Barragan March 7, 2021

Between the cattiness, cliches and drama, “The Bachelor” has remained a staple in American television. The real question is, why are Americans still invested in the Bachelor despite many of its outdated...

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